Dental Bonding Philadelphia

Porcelain Tooth Veneers

One of the most popular and effective tools for smile makeovers and cosmetic enhancement, porcelain tooth veneers are offered at our Philadelphia practice to cover teeth that are chipped, cracked, discolored, malformed, or mildly crooked. These thin, custom-made porcelain shells adhere to the front of teeth, masking imperfections while maintaining the natural tooth structure. Learn more by visiting our porcelain veneers page.

Orthodontics

In the past, adults often neglected their crooked teeth for 3 main reasons, all of which have now been resolved:

1.  The metal brackets were unsightly -Invisalign® uses clear removable aligners that are invisable. No one will even know you're straightening your teeth. Dr. Barry Dubin has been offering Invisalign® for over 5 years.

2. You needed to go to a specialist and visit two different offices, often in two different locations.We know that our patients lead busy lives, so Dr. Barry Dubin and his highly trained staff have worked hard to make orthodontic treatment more convenient. Dr. Dubin is one of the few general dentists to have actual advanced training in Orthodontics and is trained and experienced in both traditional, Invisalign®, and Fastbraces® orthodontic treatments. That means our patients can achieve straight, even, beautiful teeth without the hassle of visiting a separate specialist.

3. Getting your teeth straightened takes too long -Now with the introduction of Fastbraces®, Dr. Barry Dubin can straighten your teeth in as little as 6 months.

 

Learn more about orthodontics.

Gum Contouring

A “gummy smile” is a cosmetic problem occurring when excess gum tissue obscures the appearance of teeth. This often makes teeth look too short, sometimes giving them the appearance of being uneven in length. The condition may also cause oral health problems because it results in gingival pockets that are deeper than normal and can trap bacteria and food debris against the teeth. Fortunately, a gummy smile can be addressed with a procedure known as gingival recontouring, or a gum lift.

The Gum Lift Procedure

A gum lift is a minor surgical procedure that can be performed at our dental office. The patient is given a local anesthetic to numb the gums and the excess tissue is removed, creating an aesthetically pleasing, natural appearance and reducing the size of the gingival pockets. Mild discomfort may be experienced during healing, but this can be controlled with medication. Contact our office to learn more about gingival recontouring.

Smile Makeover

When several cosmetic dentistry treatments are used to address multiple cosmetic problems, the process is referred to as a smile makeover. At Dentistry For Life, we regularly perform smile makeovers on patients with severe damage to their teeth. Using a combination of advanced restorative and cosmetic dentistry techniques and applying Dr. Dubin’s unique skills and artistic touch, we have been able to achieve some truly stunning smile makeover results. Read more on our complex dental restorations page.